- Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
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- Obtains and documents patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.
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- Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.
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- Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.
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- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
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- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.
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- Provides well child care; women's healthcare, prenatal care, family planning.
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- Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age.
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- Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.
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- Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.
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- Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.
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- Assesses and documents patient and/or family psychosocial issues.
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- Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
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- Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.
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- Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.
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- Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed.
- Documentation meets all standards and policies. Documentation includes all findings, interventions and results.
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- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
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- Functions as a patient advocate.
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- Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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- Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
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- Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals etc.
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- Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
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- Attends all departmental, organizational and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.
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- Assists with development and implementation of specific policies and procedures.
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